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50 23 2 August 2004

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Powder Paint on Metal Surfaces TL
Requirements for Surface Protection 256
In case of discrepancies the German version shall govern.

Konzernnorm
The English translation is believed to be accurate.

Descriptors: powder paint, surface protection, corrosion protection, paint, paintwork

Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to Technical Supply Specification
TL 256, 1999-06:
Type A changed to surface protection type Ofl-x651
Type B removed (replacement is TL 524 51)
Specifications for pretreatment changed (Table 2, No. 4)
Salt spray fog test removed
Specifications for the corrosion cycle test changed (Table 2, No. 8.1)
Referenced standards updated
Standard restructured

Previous issues
1974-10; 1993-09; 1999-06

1 Scope
This standard specifies the requirements for powder paints on pretreated components. It does not
apply to decorative surfaces (see TL 524 51) or aluminum wheels (see TL 239).

2 Designation
According to Volkswagen standard VW 137 50, Section 2.

3 Requirements

3.1 Protection types

The surface protection types listed in Table 1 shall apply.

Table 1
Protection type Design
QUELLE: NOLIS

Ofl-x650 heavy protection with film- or layer-forming pretreatment

Ofl-x651 especially heavy protection with film or layer-forming pretreatment and
primer coat (use in the visible area, for example)
Form FE 41 - 01.03

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3.2 General requirements

Approval of first supply and changes according to VW 011 55.
Avoidance of hazardous substances according to VW 911 01.
Ten parts are required for complete testing.

3.3 Weak spots

Weak spots are edges of an area that was mechanically worked after coating for design reasons
(in a zone of max. 2.5 mm width, starting from the edge of the unpainted surface).

3.4 Appearance
The parts shall exhibit a uniform appearance on their entire surface, according to drawing and
released sample. Pores, coarse cracks, and other flaws or damage that adversely affect
the specified appearance are not permissible. The coating shall have firm adherence to the
base material.

3.5 Further properties

See Table 2.
Table 2
No. Property Requirement
Ofl-x650 Ofl-x651
1 Base material see drawing
2 IR spectrum of the powder paint acc. to sample *

3 Degree of glossiness degree of glossiness according to original

sample or drawing specification
4 Pretreatment and primer coat
4.1 Steel zinc phosphated zinc phosphated
and primed
4.2 Zinc passivated passivated
and primed
4.3 Aluminum passivated passivated
and primed
4.4 Copper - primed
5 Coating thickness
5.1 Primer coat - 25 ± 5 µm
5.2 Powder paint 60 µm
6 Adhesion and brittleness
(crosscut test acc. to DIN EN ISO 2409) Gt 0 to 1
7 Resistance to stone impact
acc. to DIN 55996-1 max. characteristic value 1
* The IR samples must be presented by the supplier during the first sample tests.
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No. Property Requirement

8 Corrosion behavior
8.1 Corrosion cycle test 1) no blisters, no corrosion of base metal;
adhesion loss D 2.5 mm, but never > 5 mm
8.2 Test in the moisture-condensate no blisters, no corrosion of base metal; the
constant climate 2) requirements of Section 3.5 and Table 2, No. 6
must be fulfilled
9 Temperature resistance (temperature cycle test)
9.1 Aging at elevated temperature 3) requirements of Section 3.5 and Table 2, No. 6
9.2 Aging at low temperature 4) must be fulfilled

10 Impact test at low temperature 5) no chipping and no cracks of the coating; impact
shall not reach base material 6)
11 Resistance to chemicals 7)
11.1 Premium unleaded gasoline
acc. to DIN EN 228
11.2 Diesel fuel acc. to DIN EN 590 max. characteristic value 1
11.3 Respectively released sealant and
sealant remover
1) 60 cycles according to Test Specification PV 1210 with scribing line according to DIN EN ISO 7253, Section 8.5. Evaluation
according to DIN EN ISO 4628-8.
2) Test according to DIN 50017-KK, test duration 240 h; the specimens are then acclimatized for at least 30 minutes at (18 to 28) °C.
3) 240 h aging in the mechanical circulation oven at (+90 + 2) °C; the specimens are then acclimatized for at least 30 minutes
at +(18 to 28) °C.
4) After aging at elevated temperature (Table 2, No. 9.1), the same specimens are aged at low temperatures for 24 h at (-40 + 3) °C;
next the specimens are acclimatized for at least 30 min at (+18 to 28) °C. Afterwards, these same specimens are tested according
to Table 2, No. 10.
5) Impact test after 24 h aging at (-40 + 3) °C on the basis of DIN EN ISO 4532, but with a specified test force of 90 N on
a rigid substrate.
6) In the case of stabilizers, impacts of up to 3 mm in diameter which extend down to the base material and are caused by the test
method are permitted.
7) Test according to VDA test sheet 621-412, test A; evaluation according to DIN EN ISO 4628-1, Table 3.
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4 Referenced standards*)
PV 1210 Body and Add-on Parts; Corrosion Test
VW 011 55 Vehicle Supply Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 137 50 Surface Protection of Metal Parts; Degrees of Protection, Codes,
Requirements
VW 911 01 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operating
Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
VDA 621-412 Anstrichtechnische Prüfungen, Chemikalienbeständigkeit von Kraftfahrzeug-
Lackierungen (Tests for Coating Methods, Resistance to Chemicals of
Automotive Paints – only available in German)
DIN 50017 Atmospheres and Their Technical Application; Condensation Water Test
Atmospheres
DIN 55996-1 Paints and Varnishes – Stone Chip Resistance Test for Coatings – Part 1:
Multi Impact Test
DIN EN 228 Automotive Fuels – Unleaded Petrol – Requirements and Test Methods
DIN EN 590 Automotive Fuels – Diesel – Requirements and Test Methods
DIN ISO 4532 Vitreous and Porcelain Enamels – Determination of the Resistance
of Enameled Articles to Impact – Pistol Test
DIN EN ISO 2409 Paints and Varnishes – Cross-Cut Test
DIN EN ISO 4628-1 Paints and Varnishes – Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings – Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects, and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in
Appearance – Part 1: General Introduction and Designation System
DIN EN ISO 4628-8 Paints and Varnishes – Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings; Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects, and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in
Appearance – Part 8: Evaluation of Corrosion around a Scribe
DIN EN ISO 7253 Paints and Varnishes – Determination of Resistance to Neutral Salt
Spray (Fog)

*)
In this section, terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.